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2007-05-07
This is the third album from the narrative songwriting indie, folk singer Sonny Smith. This release focuses largely on his hometown of Oakland, California, which automatically gives it the sound of a hip hop record, lyrically. His vocals are a bit twangy and lackadaisical, or empathetic, the acoustic lines are engaging, and there is enough motion going on around these songs to keep listeners occupied. Some songs to keep tuned on are track 2 “Good Folks Bad Folks,” and the final track, 10 “I’m so happy.” -Jake Burritt *No Play 4 “fuck” 7 “fuck it”
TOM WAITS
Orphans: Brawlers, Bawlers, and Bastards
Rickie Lee Jones
The Sermon on Exposition Boulevard
JESSE TERRY
Stargazer
BACK FORTY
Down Home Funkgrass
JEN CHAPIN
Ready
BLACK JAKE AND THE CARNIES
Where The Heather Don't Grow
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